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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
At 5:05 p.m. Mayor Orrin Mahoney called the special meeting to order in the Council
Chamber, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
Present: Mayor Orrin Mahoney, Vice Mayor Gilbert Wong, and Council members Barry
Chang, Mark Santoro, and Rod Sink. Absent: none.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Subject: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code 54956.8);
Property: 22100 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, CA 95014; APN 357‐10‐007;
Negotiating Parties: City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation; Under
Negotiation: terms and conditions
2. Subject: Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code 54957.6); Agency
designated negotiators: Director of Administrative Services, City Manager, and
Dania Torres Wong; Employee organizations: OE3; CEA; Unrepresented; Appointed
Group
At 5:05 p.m. Council recessed to a closed session, and reconvened in open session at
6:45 p.m. Mayor Mahoney announced that for item number one Council obtained a
briefing, gave direction, and no action was taken. For item number two Council
obtained a briefing and no action was taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 6:45 p.m. Mayor Orrin Mahoney reconvened the special City Council meeting and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Orrin Mahoney, Vice Mayor Gilbert Wong, and Council members Barry
Chang, Mark Santoro, and Rod Sink. Absent: none.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Paul Kalra explained that he is building a house and during the process for obtaining
building permits, he was told that an electric pole was located on his property and he
had to post a bond to move it. After posting the bond, it was discovered that the pole
was located on an adjacent property and neither he nor the City could relocate the pole.
He said this was unenforceable and asked for his deposit to be refunded. Mr. Kalra said
that at first he was told he didn’t have to relocate the pole and to modify his drawings,
but was then told to pay half the cost of the relocation, which he refused to do. He was
then told that the City would obtain an easement from the adjacent owner but that the
owner was told he wouldn’t have to pay anything to relocate the pole and would
instead put the full burden on Mr. Kalra. Mr. Kalra said he had a meeting with Director
of Public Works Timm Borden on December 13 and was told he would have to relocate
the pole at his own expense. Mr. Kalra said this was unfair and contrary to the
Municipal Code and that he would appeal this decision to the City Council. He said
that the appeal was on the January 15 agenda, but was told via email by Director
Borden on January 9 that the item had been removed from the agenda. He was told he
could speak to Council under Oral Communications. He urged Council to hear his
appeal. Mayor Mahoney responded that they couldn’t take any action tonight. City
Manager David Brandt said that he and staff would meet with Mr. Kalra to see if they
could do something to make the situation better for him, and would follow‐up with
Council on that meeting. Mr. Kalra distributed information about this issue.
Lee Shodiss asked Council for help in dealing with a flooding problem on his street
(Elm Ct.) coming from Bubb Rd. He noted there were two instances in the last month
and that the most recent incident totaled his vehicle and did other damage as well. City
Manager Brandt responded that staff is looking into solutions to this issue.
James Mac Hale said he also had some issues with flooding on Elm Ct. He said the issue
has been raised before and water is coming not only from the storm drain system but
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flowing from the surface streets. He explained that drainage out of Elm Ct. is fine and
the issue is water coming into Elm Ct. that is the problem.
Steve Wagner also spoke on the Elm Ct. flooding issue. He thanked the Mayor for
talking with him and the neighbors and thanked Public Works for also responding. He
noted that this is a long‐standing problem and that the street floods once or twice every
rainy season. Many cars have been damaged in the floods but they have been fortunate
that the rains have stopped before causing flooding to homes so far.
Sanjoy Das also talked about flooding on Elm Ct. He said his concern is that there are
electrical boxes in the area and so far no one has gotten electrocuted, but could drown if
that does happen.
Mayor Mahoney and City Manager Brandt confirmed there would be a meeting the
next week to discuss this issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Wong moved and Santoro seconded to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as
recommended. Ayes: Chang, Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks, and Wong. Noes: None.
Abstain: None.
3. Subject: December 4, 2012 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes
4. Subject: December 18, 2012 City Council minutes
Recommended Action: Approve minutes
5. Subject: Accounts Payable for period ending December 14, 2012
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐001
6. Subject: Accounts Payable for period ending December 21, 2012
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐002
7. Subject: Accounts Payable for period ending January 4, 2013
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐003
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8. Subject: Approve reimbursement of up to $1,400 in travel expenses for travel to
Copertino, Italy, by a City Council Member to attend an invited cultural event and
renew a long‐standing Sister City relationship
Recommended Action: Approve travel expenses from the City Council budget line
item
9. Subject: Accept resignation of Planning Commissioner Clinton Brownley effective
January 23
Recommended Action: Accept the resignation, direct staff to post the vacancy and
include the vacancy with the interviews already scheduled for January 29
10. Subject: Improvement Agreement, Roger C. Smith and Brenda Michelle Gaidies‐
Smith, 10139 Byrne Avenue, APN: 357‐11‐009
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐004
Description: Through the improvement agreement with the City, the applicants for a
building permit for a residential development will be obligated to construct City‐
specified street improvements, including curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway
approach along the frontage of their building site
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
11. Subject: Second reading of an ordinance prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl
(namely, geese, ducks, and coots) in City parks and establishing a schedule of fines
for such actions in violation of the proposed section of the Municipal Code
Recommended Action: Conduct the second reading and enact Ordinance No. 12‐
2101: ʺAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Cupertino adopting Section
13.04.130 P of the Cupertino Municipal Code prohibiting the feeding of waterfowl in
City parks and amending Section 1.12.160 B to set a fine specifically for this code
violationʺ
City Clerk Grace Schmidt read the title of the ordinance.
Council member Santoro said that he would be voting no because he didn’t think
that fining people would stop the no feeding issue.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to read the ordinance by title only and that the
City Clerk’s reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Ayes: Chang,
Mahoney, Sinks and Wong. Noes: Santoro.
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Wong moved and Chang seconded to enact Ordinance No. 12‐2101. Ayes: Chang,
Mahoney, Sinks, and Wong. Noes: Santoro.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Subject: Approve the Architectural and Site Approval Application for the Marriot
Residence hotel (Main Street)
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐005 approving the proposed
refinements to the previously approved Architectural and Site Approval (ASA‐2011‐
24) for the Marriot Residence hotel
Description: Application No(s): ASA‐2012‐11; Applicant: Kevin Dare (500 Forbes,
LLC); Location: SE corner of Vallco Parkway and Finch Avenue; APN: 316‐20‐079,
078‐085; Architectural and Site approval for refinements to a previously approved
hotel; Proposed refinements to the architecture details of the hotel are consistent
with the September 4, 2012 Addendum to the 2009 Final Environmental Impact
Report
Written communications for this item included a staff PowerPoint presentation and
a plan set.
Director of Community Development Director Aarti Shrivastava introduced new
Associate Planner Stephen Rose who reviewed the staff report via a PowerPoint
presentation.
Karen Ngo, representing the owner, said that they have worked with staff on this
design and that the quality of the interior and exterior is high. She explained that
they rearranged the lobby space and added more public function space with a
wraparound patio and bar to encourage guests and the public to mingle, which
would help to create vibrancy in the town square. She urged Council to approve the
application. She noted that the architect, Henry Wong, was present in the audience
to answer questions.
Henry Wong and Leah Candell, liaison for the Marriott, clarified the use of one of
the patio areas and the layout of the small market in the front desk area, noting that
since the meeting space was larger than usual with what would have been retail,
they created an open bar area to help attract more people.
Mayor Mahoney opened the public hearing.
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Leslie Fowler said that more green space is needed in this development. She said
that the landscaping is boring and has to use pesticides, herbicides, and water. She
also noted that kids would like to have a place to play.
Jennifer Griffin said that Main St. has been something many of the neighbors have
been wanting for many years and she hopes it will be a high‐quality project
reflecting the high aspirations that the residents expect.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to adopt Resolution No. 13‐005 approving the
architectural and site refinements (ASA‐2012‐11) for the Marriot Residence Inn hotel.
The motion carried unanimously.
13. Subject: Annual renewal of bingo permits for St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and
Cupertino Senior Center Coordinating Council
Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing and renew the permits
City Clerk Grace Schmidt reviewed the staff report.
Wong moved and Santoro seconded to renew the permits for St. Joseph of Cupertino
Church and Cupertino Senior Center Coordinating Council. The motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND ACTION ITEMS
14. Subject: Order the abatement of a public nuisance (weeds) pursuant to provisions of
Ordinance No. 724 and Resolution No. 12‐141
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 13‐006
City Clerk Grace Schmidt reviewed the staff report.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to adopt Resolution No. 12‐141 ordering the
abatement of weeds. The motion carried unanimously.
Council recessed from 7:38 p.m. to 7:47 p.m.
15. Subject: Certification of the Regional Environmental Impact Report (EIR);
Consideration of two Ordinances (the Proposed Bag Ordinance and the Proposed
Litter Enforcement Ordinance); Direction Regarding the Environmental Review for a
Draft Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Ordinance; and discussion of other potential litter
reduction alternatives
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Recommended Action: A. Adopt Resolution No. 13‐007 certifying the Final Program
Environmental Impact Report and adopting associated California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Findings of Fact for the City of Cupertino’s Reusable Bag
Ordinance; B. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 13‐2102: ʺAn Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Cupertino adding Chapter 9.17 to the Cupertino
Municipal Code regarding regulation of single‐use carryout bagsʺ; C. Conduct the
first reading of Ordinance No. 13‐2103: ʺAn Ordinance of The City Council Of The
City Of Cupertino amending Chapter 9.18 (Stormwater Pollution Prevention And
Watershed Protection) of The Cupertino Municipal Code to address litter
management and anti‐litter enforcement in conjunction with the City’s stormwater
permitʺ; D. Direct staff to hire a consultant to conduct the necessary CEQA review
for an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam foodware ban at restaurants
Written communications for this item included emails from the public expressing
both support and opposition for this item.
Director of Public Works Timm Borden reviewed the staff report. He introduced
Dean Peterson, Director of San Mateo County’s Environmental Health Department;
Bruce Wolf, Executive Director of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality
Control Board; and Mark Bowers, Program Manager of the Solid Waste Program for
the City of Sunnyvale and said they were available to answer any questions.
Dean Peterson said that the results of the EIR showed areas where a bag ban would
have a beneficial impact. He also said that the ordinance was similar to San Mateo
County and that Council should have the City Attorney review any changes
including record keeping.
Bruce Wolf said that he supports the staff recommended actions. He said that cities
have had requirements to complete since 1991, with goals of 40% reduction of trash
in 2014, 70% reduction in 2017 and 100% reduction in 2022. He also said that the
ordinance makes sense from a compliance and cost perspective and that it is an
appropriate mix of actions that help reduce trash. He said that 100% reduction is a
challenge, but that the City needs to start taking a serious look now in order to move
forward. He also said that the Board has agreed with a request from cities to be
allowed to include standards that are specific to each city rather than a State
standard.
Jim Griffith, Vice Mayor of Sunnyvale and Chair of the Waste Commission,
recommended that Council pass the ordinance. He said that Sunnyvale’s ordinance
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differentiates between large and small retailers and that the language involving
smaller bags for meat was more general than specific because there is a difference
between a small bag for a greeting card and a small bag for meat due to health
issues. He also suggested that the ordinance not allow people to purchase plastic
bags since the goal is to reduce the use of plastic bags in the environment.
Don Williams, member of the Stop the Bag Ban Citizens Group, said that he and his
group oppose the ban on plastic bags because it is a bad law which does nothing
more than control behavior. He said that litter is the real issue and that the City
should do more to enforce litter control rather than pass an ordinance that is illogical
and unfair. He questioned the reason for exempting newspapers and non‐profits
and also said that he would start a petition to bring the issue before voters if Council
passes the ordinance.
Miriam Gordon, California Director of Clean Water Action, urged Council to certify
the EIR and pass the ordinance. She also urged Council to pass an ordinance
banning foam as well. She said that reusable bags are a good option and that
purchasing bags encourages people to bring their own.
Rachel Poyer from Homestead High School AP Environmental Science said she
supports the ban on plastic bags. She also said that expanded polystyrene is also
very harmful to the environment because it is not biodegradable and that it is
mistaken as food by jellyfish and squid. She said that plastic bags are not needed
and just end up in the landfills, become airborne, and end up in lakes and rivers
which creates a constant need for cleanup.
Sarah Lessing from Homestead High School AP Environmental Science said she
supports the ordinance. She said there are many alternatives to plastic bags and that
it is a small price to pay to reduce the need for all cleanup work and spending
taxpayers’ money for those cleanups.
Tina Morrill, San Jose resident, said that the ban in her city has helped. She said she
doesn’t see bags in the trees and streets anymore and that using her own bags is
easy. She encouraged Council to pass the ordinance and said she would also
support a ban on expanded polystyrene and replacing it with earth friendly
containers.
Simran Devidasani, Minir Patil, and William Zhang, Student Council members at
Monta Vista High School, said they support the ban. They said it is a simple
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measure to clean up the environment and that the arguments that it will harm
businesses don’t hold up because surrounding cities are also passing similar laws.
They urged Council to pass the ordinance.
Pooja Baxi, sophomore at Monta Vista High School and intern at Mont Vista Sierra
Club regional and local level, said she supports the bag ban and sees it as an
opportunity to create awareness about litter reduction strategies. She said that 10
other cities have already approved it so why should Cupertino be any different.
Mimi Sanicola, Zero Waste Outreach intern for the Sierra Club and Environmental
Science intern for Santa Clara University, said she supports the ban of plastic bags.
She said plastic bags end up on the streets and waterways and cumulate toxins. She
said that a year after San Jose’s ban, it was found that litter was reduced by 59%. She
said the ban is inconvenient, but has positive qualities.
Randy Hylkema, resident of Cupertino, said he opposes the ban. He said that his
main objection is that the City is following San Mateo’s EIR. He also said that there
is small evidence of a public health issue and that everything one buys has an
environmental impact. He said that there should be a purpose that is evident in
Cupertino and that the City should include that purpose in its own EIR.
Carle Hylkema, resident of Cupertino, said she monitors Stevens Creek four times a
week and has found only minimal debris and only one plastic bag. She said the
litter ordinance should be enforced rather than passing a plastic bag ban. She also
said that all bags should be banned other than paper because paper is
biodegradable. She urged Council to do more to educate the public about litter and
the environment and that Cupertino is different than San Mateo and should have its
own EIR. She urged Council to reject the ordinance.
Kevin McClelland, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, said that they received
information about the ordinance just last week and requested a delay on the vote so
they could meet with businesses. He said the Water Board eliminated the point
system and that they would like to review and determine if the 40% reduction can
be met through the ordinance. He also requested that consumers not be charged for
reusable bags. He urged Council to delay its vote.
Jennifer Griffin said that she thinks the litter ordinance is excellent, but doesn’t feel
it’s a good time to ban bags at this time. She said that San Jose has severe problems
with its ban and that there is the potential for shoplifting with people bringing their
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own bags into the store. She also feels the ban would be difficult for seniors, low
income, and disabled people and they should be given whatever bag they want.
Shirley Lin Kinoshita, speaking on behalf of Larry Latshaw from the Sierra Club,
said she supports the ban and urged Council to go forward with the litter ordinance.
Leslie Fowler urged Council to approve the ban on plastic bags and incorporate the
ban on expanded polystyrene. She said that plastic bags just get smaller in size and
oil is used in their production. She said she would support a requirement for
businesses such as dry cleaners to use biodegradable technology and does not see a
reason why dry cleaners should be exempt. She also said she thinks that $.10 is a
reasonable price to pay.
Joseph Sze, resident of San Jose, said he opposed the ban. He said it is not user
friendly and that San Jose has a lot of problems with their ban. He also said that
there has been more theft and stores need more security since the ban was passed in
San Jose. He said he also feels that banning the thin plastic bags will not reduce
litter because people will use the larger thicker bags and litter will actually increase.
Ann Pflager said the inlet screens were problematic because one or two bags against
the screens might cause a blockage and flood the street. She said she is concerned
with the effects of the production and disposal of products like plastic bags and
Styrofoam have on the earth, the destruction of the environment, and wildlife, and
asked to consider alternatives like reusable bags.
Phil Pflager requested Council pass the bag ban and Styrofoam ban because these
products cause pollution and damage to the earth and waterways. He said we have
to share the earth with the animals and protect them and a ban would not be as
inconvenient as people might think.
Diane Gleason said she supports the single‐use bag and poly‐plastic styrene ban and
considers it a regional issue. She said there should not only be a charge on paper
bags but on reusable bags as well. She noted that she has been using reusable bags
for decades and has no issue with them. She said that people should buy bags for
dog waste and litter reduction.
Mark Bowers, City of Sunnyvale Solid Waste Program Manager, said he was there to
answer questions and share his experience at a staff level regarding Sunnyvale’s bag
ordinance, EPS draft, phase one for large retail stores, and phase two for the rest of
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the stores. He said he spoke to people after phase two started and noted that single‐
use plastic bags are contributing to the waste process, adding that those types of
bags blow around easier leading to waste issues. Newspaper bags and trash bag
liners don’t blow in that fashion. He said that the definition of the reusable bag is the
thorny part of this issue and whether or not to charge for them.
Ajay Rajamani, Monta Vista High School Senior and cross country team member
said he runs 4‐6 times a week at Fremont Older and along the train tracks and
supports the litter law, bag ban, and EPS ban. He added that there is no garbage
collection where he runs and people dump trash that ends up in the creeks which
stops the creek flow. He said he has been educating younger people to not litter and
a law would be an incentive to stop people from littering and raise property values.
John Cordes, Vice‐Chair of Loma Prieta Sierra Club and representing San Mateo
Santa Clara, and San Bernardino counties, said he supports all three issues. He asked
to consider banning the sale of any polystyrene food package at any retail store and
noted that paper bags have to be post‐consumer recycled to a certain percentage on
content.
Allison Chan, on behalf of Save the Bay, said they are making progress of their goal
of banning plastic bags from San Jose to San Francisco, and the San Mateo County
ordinance has a total vote of 50‐2 among all of the cities that have voted on it. She
asked to move forward on San Mateo County’s ordinance. She said San Jose is
moving forward with EPS by bringing the issue back to their council in February
and the Los Angeles bag ban has impacted the businesses in a positive way by
reducing litter. She added that there are some trash hotspots along Stevens Creek.
Nathan Weaver, Environment California Oceans Advocate, spoke in support of the
plastic bag ban and EPS on behalf of the members. He read a letter on behalf of a
colleague at Californians Against Waste. He said plastic bags and polystyrene are a
significant source of ocean pollution, a threat to wildlife, and a problem for sea
turtle, whales, and other creatures. He added that the bans work to address these
problems and a certain percentage of the garbage flowing out to sea is plastic bags,
and 80‐90% of that is plastic which never degrades.
Ned Britt said he was opposed to the plastic bag ban and that EPS pieces are not the
same as plastic bags. He also noted that neither plastic nor paper bags are single use
but can be used for dog waste, trash liners, covering books, covering mail items, and
to bag up other trash. He said that having a healthy prosperous business community
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is the best thing for the environment, and counting the number of bags and putting
price controls in place might have effect on businesses in Cupertino.
Rusty Britt said that tests show using reusable bags can cause health risks and create
germs like bacteria, mold, and yeast. She said Cupertino needs to be more business
friendly. She noted that businesses do not like the ban, have increased security
concerns, and it’s quicker to use their own bags rather than what people bring in.
She asked Council make shopping more convenient by providing bags to customers.
Brad Hunt from the Central Coast Restaurant Alliance said that a patchwork of bans
have been put in place in different cities and counties and it can be confusing to
consumers as they pass through cities to know if a ban is in place or not. He said
that the San Mateo approach is good because it allows cities to pass a consistent ban.
He reminded Council that the California Grocers Association approves this regional
approach and want consumers to bring their own bags. He noted that he has used
his own bags for years and has never had issues with sickness or with using more
water for washing them.
Laura Kasa, Executive Director of Save our Shores, explained how well the bag ban
was working in Santa Cruz. She said that before the ban, only 10% of consumers
brought their own bags and after the ban 80% brought their own bag or didn’t use a
bag at all. She noted that people liked the free reusable bags that were given out and
stores had no issue with the $.10 charge on the paper bags. She also said that they
had no issue with the EPS ban which showed a 50% decrease in litter.
Matangi Rajamani said she is a Block Leader and goes on lots of walks around the
neighborhood picking up trash. She noted that she switched to reusable bags a
couple of years ago and said she supports the ban on plastic bags and EPS.
Harvey Checkman urged Council to go slow on this issue. He said that the
downstream waste disturbs him the most and that after 9 years, no one will be able
to even put a gum wrapper in the garbage because it can’t get downstream. He
urged Council to look at a total solution and not just a 40% solution to receive some
credits. He said is also concerned about getting the retail going again and that a bag
ban might push people to begin shopping more online which causes other issues
with all of the cardboard and packaging. He said that the most concern is with
beverage can plastic rings since those are proven to harm wildlife.
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Cherryl Lum said that she wondered how much of an effect a plastic bag ban would
have on meeting the State’s requirements to reduce litter and that adopting an
ordinance just to save money isn’t a good enough reason. She also wondered what
would be the reason for a $0.10 charge for paper bags. If it’s to help the
merchandiser pay for the bags, then why didn’t consumers need to buy them
before? She said that the bag cost should be incorporated into the cost of doing
business and that she doesn’t believe the cost of merchandise would be less by
charging for bags.
Adam Turrey Zero Waste intern at the City of San Jose said he is in favor of
Cupertino passing a similar ban as in San Jose. He said that residents complained
before the ban went into place, but because San Jose was affective in its outreach,
complaints declined after the ban went into effect. He also noted that plastic bags
aren’t actually free now, but are incorporated in the cost of the groceries.
Rachael Gibson from the Santa Clara County Water District Government Relations
said that the Board supports efforts such as this and the Board Chair sent a letter to
Council already offering support for the ban.
Cynthia Palacio from the City of Mountain View said that her city adopted the bag
ban ordinance last month and it became effective in April of this year on Earth Day.
She explained that they did a “bring your own bag” campaign and plastic bags
disappeared, but when they stopped educating, they came back. She said the city
adopted San Mateo’s model ordinance and noted that record keeping is very simple
by putting it on the customer’s receipt using a code. She explained that the intent of
charging a minimum of $0.10 is to urge customer awareness of using own bags. She
urged Council to ensure consistency in regulations in a broad geographic area by
supporting the ban.
Naren Patil said that he supports the plastic bag ban and noted that San Francisco
spends $8.5 million a year to clean up plastic bags. He noted that the amount of
taxpayer dollars is higher to cleanup bags than to support a ban. He urged Council
to leave in the “health and welfare” language from the ordinance.
Jason Lundgaard from Apple urged Council to not impose a fee on reusable bags in
the ordinance and to look at the success of Sunnyvale and San Jose who do not
charge a fee in their ordinance. He noted that the goal is to get people to use
reusable bags and it would be contrary to charge for reusable bags, especially if the
City would be distributing free reusable bags as part of its effort.
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Wong moved and Chang seconded to adopt Resolution No. 13‐007 certifying the
Final Program Environmental Impact Report and adopting associated California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings of Fact for the City of Cupertino’s
Reusable Bag Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Grace Schmidt read the title of Ordinance No. 13‐2102 adding Chapter
9.17 to the Cupertino Municipal Code including the following changes: charge $0.10
for paper bags with cost not to increase; allow reusable plastic bags that are at least a
thickness of 2.25 mils; reusable bags may be given by retailer without charge;
remove requirement for record keeping.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to read the ordinance by title only and that the
City Clerk’s reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Ayes: Chang,
Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks and Wong. Noes: None.
City Clerk Grace Schmidt read the title of Ordinance No. 13‐2103 amending Chapter
9.18 of the Cupertino Municipal Code to address litter management and anti‐litter
enforcement in conjunction with the City’s stormwater permit.
Wong moved and Chang seconded to read the ordinance by title only and that the
City Clerk’s reading would constitute the first reading thereof. Ayes: Chang,
Mahoney, Santoro, Sinks and Wong. Noes: None.
Wong moved and Santoro seconded to direct staff to do CEQA review for EPS. The
motion carried unanimously.
16. Subject: Council assignments for local and regional organizations and agencies
Recommended Action: Select assignments
Council concurred to make the assignments as noted in the handout.
REPORTS BY COUNCIL AND STAFF
City Manager David Brandt mentioned that the Santa Clara County Cities Association
has an opening on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board. Council
member Sinks said that the Association would be appointing someone to this seat at
their next meeting and he would appreciate any support from Council or the public to
help being appointed.
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Council members highlighted the activities of their committees and various community
events.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:45 p.m. the meeting was adjourned to Monday, January 28 at 5:00 p.m. for
commission interviews, Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A.
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Grace Schmidt, City Clerk
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